Issue details

Moortown Park - new community park

The report is a key decision due to the amount of expenditure and the effect on Moortown and city generally.

The Executive Board is requested to authorise the injection with authority to spend of £300k to be fully funded from section 106 monies to support the development a new community park in Moortown.

Note the future commitment of a further £200k investment to support in the ongoing maintenance of the site and the potential for this to support the continued expansion of the Parks and Countryside services apprenticeship programme.

 

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure > £250,000;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: Moortown;

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/08/2017

Decision due: 20 Sep 2017 by Executive Board

Lead director: Director of Communities, Housing & Environment

Department: Communities, Housing and Environment

Contact: Sean Flesher, Chief Officer Parks and Countryside 0113 37 86002 Email: sean.flesher@leeds.gov.uk.

Consultation process

The rationale and support for the principle of developing a park in this location has been the subject of extensive consultation and dialogue through the planning process. This included a public consultation event prior to the submission of the outline planning application, in addition to the consultation and feedback received as part of the application process.

Consultees

Elected Members, Friends of Moortown Park, and other stakeholders.

Portfolio Holder: The Executive Member for Environment and Sustainability

Decisions

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  • Moortown Park - new community park